{"id":"recipe_c1a5a11311","slug":"lemon-juice-nimbu-pani","title":"Lemon Juice (Nimbu Pani)","description":"A refreshing and classic Indian summer drink made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and a hint of salt, perfect for rehydration.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 fresh lemons","name":"Lemon","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"medium size","group":"Liquid Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500 ml water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"chilled","notes":"","group":"Liquid Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.9,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sweetener & Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 pinch salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.04,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Sweetener & Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"Mint leaves for garnish","name":"Mint","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"optional garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Squeeze the juice from the 2 lemons into a pitcher or large mixing bowl.","group":"Preparation","title":"Squeeze the juice from the 2 lemons","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add 500 ml (2 cups) of chilled water to the lemon juice.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add 500 ml of chilled water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add 2 tbsp of sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add 2 tbsp of sugar and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while cold.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into glasses and garnish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"You can use honey or jaggery instead of sugar for a healthier alternative. A pinch of roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera) can be added for a savory 'Shikanji' style flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["pitcher","lemon squeezer","spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":550,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes approximately 2 glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can squeeze the lemon juice and mix it with sugar in advance to create a syrup, then dilute with water when serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a sealed glass bottle in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c1a5a11311%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=31807d7f-b08e-46bc-85ad-eca9afdfcd05","imageAlt":"Lemon Juice (Nimbu Pani) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["lemon","drink","refreshing","indian","easy","summer","citrus","beverage"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Lemon Juice (Nimbu Pani)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:51:00.861Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:51:00.861Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e97296ffc2","slug":"bhelpuri","title":"Bhelpuri","description":"A classic Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, fresh vegetables, and tangy chutneys. 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